As part of efforts to provide and improve our services to members, the first batch of staff from the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund), recently undertook financial literacy education training, through the Centre for Financial Inclusion, (CEFI). The 19 Nasfund staff, from the Fund’s Member & Employer Services Division, completed CEFI’s Training of Trainer’s (ToT) course. Nasfund Head of Special Projects Judah Waffi spoke of the importance of this partnership, which aims to ensure maximum value for the Fund’s membership right throughout Papua New Guinea. “An agreement was signed earlier this year, to promote a closer working relationship between the Fund…
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Womin Dyarum, Conillah Thomas and Paul Ralph are teachers at Kiunga Callen Services in Western Province. They feel fortunate to have attended an Education in Emergency Response and Recovery Plan (EERRP) training targeting Inclusive Education Resource Centers (IERC) that was carried out in selected provinces in the country. The purpose of the training was to train IERC staff to improve their skills and Knowledge on how to use and adapt Home Learning Packs (HLP) and Booster Packs for children living with disabilities, particularly for children with hearing impairment and learning disability, for IERC staff to plan how to support students…
The University of the South Pacific (USP) campuses were buzzing yesterday as classes for Semester 2, 2022 got underway. Some students are gradually settling with professors and lecturers introducing them to their courses and assignments. Students who have yet to arrive at class can be assured that they will not miss any vital class time. This comes as USP has announced an extension on Semester 2 Registration Deadlines. Late registrations, adding of courses and campus transfer deadlines have been extended to 26 August 2022 while the dropping of courses has extended to 2 September 2022. Students who are awaiting to…
The Queensland Rugby League has informed the PNG Hunters that their Hostplus Cup match against the Burleigh Bears in Port Moresby this weekend will unfortunately not proceed as scheduled. The QRL has sought ongoing independent advice in relation to the proposed Hunters’ home match on Saturday, August 20. Based on this advice and the need to ensure the health and safety of all teams and club personnel remains a priority, the Board has not approved travel to PNG this weekend. As a result, the Round 19 game between the Hunters and Bears will now be played at Bycroft Oval on…
One of the major concerns frequently raised by the general public in Mt Hagen city is the weak law and order situation. Michael Nita, councilor for Ward 7 in Mt Hagen Urban LLG said since his election in 2019 as ward representative, he had been doing his best to address law and order in his ward. Nita, who represents one of the highly populated wards covering parts of Mt Hagen city, said he observed that most of the criminal activities like robbery and rape occurred when perpetrators took advantage of the dark streets with no lights. Nita said he was…
Bougainville-based community groups can now apply for funding to support projects that promote locally driven development activities and community cooperation. The grants are designed to support grassroots initiatives, involving community groups and civil society organisations that seek to promote peace, stability, and local development. Grants will help communities to build small-scale infrastructure, respond to climate change, improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), promote gender equality, disability and social inclusion, and partner with local government. Eligible groups include Bougainville-based volunteer groups, communitybased development or self-help groups, youth groups, sports groups clubs or sports, women’s groups, school boards of management,…
Central Governor Ms. Rufina Peter on Thursday (11.08.22) paid her first courtesy call on Department of Personnel Management Secretary Ms. Taies Sansan Secretary Sansan and Ms. Peter had a brief meeting to look at Human Resource employment development for Central Province. “This is my first government department visit. I think it’s logical to come to DPM first because human resources will get the work done,” said Ms. Peter. She added that, “as a female political leader, we all know that space still has a lot of perception that women are not effective political leaders, and so for Kessy Sawang (Raicost…
The Remington Group commenced our 2022 On-the-Job Training Programme (OJT) last week. Each year, in partnership with a technical institute, we take students into our businesses for on-the-job training to help them improve their skills and gain experience in the workforce. The first batch of nine students for 2022 came to us from the Port Moresby Technical College, who we have partnered with to assist mentor their students throughout their training. The Remington Group, in partnership with Port Moresby Technical School, is providing this opportunity to students to assist them practice what they learn in class, and to enhance their…
Uruguay men and Japan women earned core status on the HSBS World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 after they each emerged triumphant from the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2022. Following three days of energy-sapping action in Santiago, Chile, Japan dug deep to turn in an impressive performance in the women’s final, beating European champions Poland 17-0. “Finally, we’ve done it! It’s been a really long time,” Sakura Sevens forward Chiharu Nakamura, who scored her side’s opening try against Poland, said after the final whistle. In the men’s final, Georgia ultimately paid the price for first-half indiscipline as Uruguay scored three tries…
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says he is not in a rush to make ministerial appointments after he was elected by an overwhelming 97-0 in Parliament last Tuesday (August 9 2022). He said this yesterday (Sunday, August 14, 2022) when giving an update on ministerial appointments. “We are not in a rush to make Cabinet appointments,” PM Marape said. “I want to first see who in our current Coalition are able persons to be entrusted with portfolios. “We want to ensure that whilst we satisfy our political obligations to all Coalition partners, the best persons must be appointed to various…